Gironde

Tip of the Cap Ferret peninsula at the entrance to the Arcachon basin. Powerful peaks shaped by tidal currents and a heavyweight wave on ...

Beach · Intermediate to advanced

Open beach north of Lacanau backed by sand dunes. Powerful, consistent peaks and a relaxed atmosphere.

Beach · Intermediate

Beach below Europe's tallest sand dune. Long, open beach break with consistent peaks and a unique backdrop.

Beach · Intermediate

Wide open Médoc beach with multiple peaks across kilometres of sand. One of the least crowded mainstream French beaches.

Beach · Intermediate

Wild dune-backed beach south of Pyla. Heavy peaks and notoriously strong rips — one of the most powerful and dangerous beaches on the Méd...

Beach · Advanced

The Médoc's main surf town with a long open beach. A long-running WSL Pro venue thanks to consistent A-frames and good infrastructure.

Beach · Intermediate

Quieter peaks south of Lacanau's main beach. A sand peak alternative when the central beach is crowded.

Beach · Intermediate

Long open Médoc beach with a single beach access through pines. Quality banks and a favourite escape for Bordeaux surfers.

Beach · Intermediate

Long open beach north of Cap Ferret, accessed through pine forests. Plenty of room and consistent banks all along its length.

Beach · Intermediate

Beach in the centre of the Médoc coast, fronting the famous CHM naturist village. Powerful peaks and large stretches of empty sand.

Beach · Intermediate